Carnegie In-Home Care Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Anovahomehealth; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Anova Premier Home Health is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) to provide non-medical in-home support in alignment with individualized care plans. This PRN role focuses on ADL assistance, safety and companionship to help clients maintain independence in a home setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, transfers, meal support, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments. We value reliability and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in personal care.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting, transfers, and extended periods of standing or walking.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Smartphone required for Connecteam work-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care & ADL Assistance: Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, and hair care.
• Nutrition & Meal Support: Prepare meals according to prescribed dietary requirements; assist with feeding; monitor intake.
• Companionship & Consumer Support: Provide emotional support and meaningful social interaction; accompany clients to appointments.
• Household Support & Errands: Perform light housekeeping and run errands as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Overview

Anova Premier In-Home Care Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides non-medical in-home support to clients in accordance with an individualized written care plan. This role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring safety, offering companionship, and supporting clients in maintaining independence and overall well-being. This PRN position offers flexible, as-needed hours and is ideal for individuals who value meaningful, one-on-one care in a home-based setting.

About Us

Anova Premier Home Health is the newest addition to a family-run organization that has proudly provided compassionate home and healthcare services across Western Pennsylvania since 2004. We are dedicated to preserving each client’s dignity, independence, and quality of life, and to delivering peace of mind to clients and their families through trained, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care & ADL Assistance
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, and hair care
• Provide safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility support using walkers, wheelchairs, or gait belts
• Reposition clients to promote comfort and maintain skin integrity
• Observe, document, and report changes in condition to supervising staff

• Nutrition & Meal Support
• Prepare meals according to prescribed dietary requirements
• Assist with feeding as needed
• Monitor and document nutritional intake

• Companionship & Consumer Support
• Provide emotional support and meaningful social interaction
• Encourage independence while maintaining dignity and respect
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and other outings as assigned

• Household Support & Errands
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, and cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas
• Run errands such as grocery shopping, as needed

Qualifications

• Compliance & Training
• Minimum one year of experience in personal care
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting, transfers, and extended periods of standing or walking
• Dependable, professional, and consumer-focused
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Smartphone required for Connecteam work-related duties

• Embracing Diversity
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Anova Premier Home Health is an equal opportunity employer and values the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings to our team.